controversial

/kˌɒntɹəvˈɜːʃə‍l/

/ˌkɑntɹəˈvɝʃəɫ/

controversial

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

Examples

1. The death penalty is a controversial issue.

2. Her controversial new theory flies in the face of everything we know about quantum mechanics.

3. The controversial remarks by the celebrity were taken out of context and presented in a bad light.

4. The politician's name was mud after their controversial remarks caused widespread outrage.